Extraordinary nurse recognized at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital

UNIONTOWN, Pa. – WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital’s McKenzie Pirl, R.N., was recently honored with the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.    

Pirl was nominated by a patient’s family member who recognized her exceptional care and kindness toward their loved one and the entire family.

“From the moment we met McKenize, she made it clear that our loved one’s comfort and well-being were her top priority,” they recalled. “She took the time to explain everything in detail, answering our questions with patience and ensuring we felt confident in the care being provided. Her communication was not just thorough but delivered with a genuine sense of empathy that made us feel as though we were all part of the team, working together for the best outcome.”

The nomination went on to highlight Pirl’s clinical excellence. 

“She anticipated needs before we even had to ask and was always one step ahead in providing care. Her attention to detail was evident in how she monitored medications, followed up on progress, and worked with the rest of the care team to ensure that all aspects of the treatment plan were being executed flawlessly.” 

Since starting as a nurse at Uniontown Hospital in June, Pirl has made an impact on her coworkers and nursing leadership as well.

“It is an honor to congratulate McKenzie on receiving this award,” Meredith Aumer, R.N., Uniontown Hospital chief nursing officer, said. “Her enthusiasm for the profession, dedication to proficiency, and compassionate approach to everyone she encounters is a joy to see. We are grateful to have a nurse of her caliber on our team.”

About The DAISY Foundation

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. For more information, please visit DAISYFoundation.org.

About WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is a 161-bed community hospital providing a full range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to patients in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region. As part of the WVU Health System, Uniontown Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. For more information about WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, visit WVUMedicine.org/Uniontown.